Gen 27:1 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 27:1-5: Rebekah's Contrivance This passage begins the story of Isaac planning to bless Esau before he dies. Isaac wanted to pass on the family blessing, which included the promise of the Messiah and the land of Canaan. He decided to give this important blessing to Esau, his oldest son, even though God had already said the younger son, Jacob, would be greater (Genesis 25:23 ). Isaac was influenced by tradition and his personal feelings, rather than fully following God’s revealed plan. This sets the stage for Rebekah’s plan to help Jacob receive the blessing instead (Genesis 27:1-5 ). v. 1 : Isaac was old and nearly blind. He called for Esau, his oldest son, to come to him. This shows Isaac was thinking about the future and wanted to make decisions before he died .

‏ Genesis 27:1

Genesis 27:1-5: Rebekah's Contrivance

This passage begins the story of Isaac planning to bless Esau before he dies. Isaac wanted to pass on the family blessing, which included the promise of the Messiah and the land of Canaan. He decided to give this important blessing to Esau, his oldest son, even though God had already said the younger son, Jacob, would be greater (Genesis 25:23 ^a). Isaac was influenced by tradition and his personal feelings, rather than fully following God’s revealed plan. This sets the stage for Rebekah’s plan to help Jacob receive the blessing instead (Genesis 27:1-5 ^b).

v. 1: Isaac was old and nearly blind. He called for Esau, his oldest son, to come to him. This shows Isaac was thinking about the future and wanted to make decisions before he died .